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AN IRISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED BERGIN, LIMERICK

LATE 18TH CENTURY

AN IRISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED BERGIN, LIMERICK
LATE 18TH CENTURY
With signed belled iron barrel formed in two stages, the breech with Wexford registration marks and engraved with the owner's initial 'A' an Earl's coronet above, signed engraved lock, walnut full stock, the grip cut with characteristically bold pineapple chequering, the butt inset with a brass owner's plaque engraved en suite with the breech and also inscribed 'Camolin Park', engraved brass mounts, including trigger-guard with acorn finial in low relief, and brass-tipped wooden ramrod, private proof marks
32¼in (81.9cm)